Julia Ann Charpentier

Writer & Editor, Greater Chicago Area

An eclectic collection of thirty short stories, SUMMER SOLSTICE offers the reader a glimpse into the paranormal and the unknown workings of the human mind in love. From preordained relationships to hauntings and self-discoveries, every selection portrays a woman at a critical moment or turning point. These windows to hidden realms within the psyche delve into the past, the present, and the future, illustrating the emotional power of romance as it influences and motivates. To be taken in bits and pieces... but not to be taken lightly.

Cover Art: Jim Farris

“SUMMER SOLSTICE is an intriguing collection of short stories, designed to make the reader feel a magnitude of emotions, in a short period of time. It worked. Ms. Charpentier is gifted! She is able to draw a reader in within the first few lines of the story. And what’s more, she can keep them reading.” -Tracy Atencio, NovelSpot-

“The author uses excellent descriptive language and immediately draws the reader into each scene. The book is mysterious... in a way that entrances the reader.” -Brette McWhorter Sember, Inscriptions-

“Love stories. Hate stories. Sex stories… a fascinating command of language and emotion… imbues her characters with shimmering life. This short story collection is a treasure trove for the discriminating reader of paranormal and literary fiction. Spellbinding.” -Rickey R. Mallory, Affaire de Coeur-